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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,001.70, 832,502.55 and 200,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,001.70, 832,502.55 and 200,027.30 is: 300,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,001.70 : 832,502.55 = 200,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,001.70/832,502.55 = 200,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,001.70x = 832,502.55 × 200,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,001.70x = 166,523,237,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,523,237,319.62/555,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,040.95

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